News and Press Releases

On 14th May "K" Line received the Environmental Excellence Award for the action to "Green
Flag Program" and "Green Ship Program" to reduce the environmental impact in the coastal sea
area in 2013 from the port authority of Long Beach.

"Green Flag Program" is a voluntary vessel speed reduction program for ships to reduce speed to 12
knots in the coastal waters in order to reduce emissions of exhaust gas. The port rewards compliant shipping
lines according to their participation. "K" Line participated in this program with a total
of 58 ships, representing 303 qualifying legs into and out of the port of Long Beach, and achieved this program
as the number one company meeting 100% compliance rate within the 40 nautical miles limit with the greatest
number of ships in 2013.

"Green Ship Program" is a voluntary program which has encouraged vessel operators to assign ships
which emit fewer NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) in their exhaust gas to the port and we were awarded the this program
in total of the 4 target vessels with 9 callings from the port authority in 2013.

The port authority is asking ship operators to participate these programs in order to prevent air pollution
in the coastal area. We were awarded the green flag program for nine consecutive years and awarded
"Green Ship Program" at first time.

The "K" Line group positively continues to participate in worldwide environmental conservation
and contribution to marine and global environmental protection.